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'''Group W''', also known as '''Westinghouse Broadcasting''', was a division of '''Westinghouse''' Electric Company, which named after its founder, George '''Westinghouse'''. Westinghouse Broadcasting was established in 1920 with the introduction of the world's first commercially licensed radio station, KDKA Pittsburgh. This company did not have a standard animated logo until 1980. In 1995, Group W Productions was renamed and reincorporated as "[[Eyemark Entertainment]]" after the merger between CBS and Westinghouse. |
'''Group W Productions''', also known as '''Westinghouse Broadcasting''', was a division of '''Westinghouse''' Electric Company, which was named after its founder, George '''Westinghouse'''. Westinghouse Broadcasting was established in 1920 with the introduction of the world's first commercially licensed radio station, KDKA Pittsburgh. This company did not have a standard animated logo until 1980. In 1995, Group W Productions was renamed and reincorporated as "[[Eyemark Entertainment]]" after the merger between CBS and Westinghouse. |
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'''Logo:''' Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "'''W'''" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967. |
'''Logo:''' Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "'''W'''" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967. |
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===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)=== |
===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)=== |
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'''Logo:''' On a plain black background, we see the abstract " |
'''Logo:''' On a plain black background, we see the abstract "'''W'''" from the previous logo in {{color|red}} zooming in, similar to [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into its place, the text "{{color|gold|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" (in the Group W font) appears underneath the logo with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font. |
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. |
'''Availability:''' Extinct. |
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* This appeared on ''Hour Magazine''. |
* This appeared on ''Hour Magazine''. |
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* A still version also appeared on the first season of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (syndicated by Group W in the |
* A still version also appeared on the first season of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (syndicated by Group W in the US). |
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* The in-credit version was last seen on ''The John Davidson Show'' (which replaced ''The Mike Douglas Show'', Group W's syndicator). |
* The in-credit version was last seen on ''The John Davidson Show'' (which replaced ''The Mike Douglas Show'', Group W's syndicator). |
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===3rd Logo (1983-1987)=== |
===3rd Logo (1983-1987)=== |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, three rows of about 20 {{color|steelblue|blue-silver}} lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, three rows of about 20 {{color|steelblue|blue-silver}} lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the abstract "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" , which now sparkles and shines. The words "{{color|gold|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" fade in underneath. |
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* On some shows, there is a copyright stamp fading in underneath. |
* On some shows, there is a copyright stamp fading in underneath. |
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* In other cases, it's superimposed. |
* In other cases, it's superimposed. |
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* There exists a version with {{color |
* There exists a version with {{color|ivory}} text. |
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* On ''Every Second Counts'', an in-credit notice can be seen at the end before the actual logo is seen. |
* On ''Every Second Counts'', an in-credit notice can be seen at the end before the actual logo is seen. |
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* A variant where the lasers are cut, picking up from the |
* A variant where the lasers are cut, picking up from the "W" forming, exists. |
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'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation produced by Calico. |
'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation produced by Calico. |
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'''Availability:''' Ultra rare, bordering on near extinction. |
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare, bordering on near extinction. |
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* This originally appeared on ''Hour Magazine'' and ''Every Second Counts''. |
* This originally appeared on ''Hour Magazine'' and ''Every Second Counts''. |
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* It was last seen on a [[Netflix Originals|Netflix]] print of the TV movie ''Lost In London'', followed by the [[ |
* It was last seen on a [[Netflix Originals|Netflix]] print of the TV movie ''Lost In London'', followed by the [[Fries Distribution Company]]]] logo. |
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* Reruns of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' on the USA Network in the late 1980s also had this logo (in both silent and short versions). |
* Reruns of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' on the USA Network in the late 1980s also had this logo (in both silent and short versions). |
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===4th Logo (September 14, 1987-November 16, 1991)=== |
===4th Logo (September 14, 1987-November 16, 1991)=== |
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see {{color|orangered|red-orange}} laser lights shooting towards a {{color|blue}} rectangle with |
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see {{color|orangered|red-orange}} laser lights shooting towards a {{color|blue}} rectangle with cut corners, forming a "{{color|orangered|'''W'''}}" outline out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around towards the camera, it zooms up out of view, and the "{{color|orangered|'''W'''}}" is fully revealed, shining a bit and glowing in {{color|red}}. The text "{{color|gold|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", again in the Group W font, fades in below. |
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'''Technique:''' Early CGI animation produced by Calico. |
'''Technique:''' Early CGI animation produced by Calico. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A fast-paced warbling synth tune ending in a single synth horn note. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' A fast-paced warbling synth tune ending in a single synth horn note. Composed by Robert Boress. |
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' |
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* Sometimes, |
* Sometimes, it may be silent (like on ''Bob Vila's Home Again'') or uses the closing theme of the show. |
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* On ''The Wil Shriner Show'', a woman voiceover is heard saying |
* On ''The Wil Shriner Show'', a woman voiceover is heard saying "The Wil Shriner Show is a Charles Colarusso production and a Bonnie Burns production, in association with Group W Productions." |
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'''Availability:''' Rare. |
'''Availability:''' Rare. |
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* The distribution variant can be found on the first two seasons of ''Bob Vila's Home Again'', which are available for viewing on YouTube. |
* The distribution variant can be found on the first two seasons of ''Bob Vila's Home Again'', which are available for viewing on YouTube. |
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* A failed 1990 pilot for a syndicated run of the NBC game show ''Scrabble'' also had this logo; it can be seen on Wink Martindale's YouTube channel. The same channel also recently uploaded another failed pilot, ''Tricky Business'' (a reworking of ''Every Second Counts''), which featured this logo; said pilot's slate indicated a tape date of July 27, 1986, but it's not clear if the logo was ready then and simply didn't get used for a year, or if it was edited in after the fact to replace the previous logo. |
* A failed 1990 pilot for a syndicated run of the NBC game show ''Scrabble'' also had this logo; it can be seen on Wink Martindale's YouTube channel. The same channel also recently uploaded another failed pilot, ''Tricky Business'' (a reworking of ''Every Second Counts''), which featured this logo; said pilot's slate indicated a tape date of July 27, 1986, but it's not clear if the logo was ready then and simply didn't get used for a year, or if it was edited in after the fact to replace the previous logo. |
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'''Legacy:''' Another fine '80s logo from Group W for its excellent animation that still holds up well today. This is also nostalgic, especially for those who grew up with ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''. |
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===5th Logo (September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)=== |
===5th Logo (September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)=== |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see CGI {{color|crimson}} wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see CGI {{color|crimson}} wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" logo. The text "{{color|goldenrod|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in the Group W font fades in below. |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* There is a variant used for international distribution with the text "{{color|goldenrod|'''WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL'''}}" instead. |
* There is a variant used for international distribution with the text "{{color|goldenrod|'''WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL'''}}" instead. |
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* A variant with "MEDIA SALES" underneath the |
* A variant with "MEDIA SALES" underneath the company name exists. |
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* A short version exists. |
* A short version exists. |
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* A sped-up variant exists. |
* A sped-up variant exists. |
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' |
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' |
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* On some occasions, both themes are shortened. |
* On some occasions, both themes are shortened. |
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* Sometimes, it's the closing theme of the show or |
* Sometimes, it's the closing theme of the show or silence. |
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* A low-tone version of the orchestral theme exists. |
* A low-tone version of the orchestral theme exists. |
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. |
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. |
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* The Group W version can be seen on the 1992-1995 seasons of ''TMNT'', and the 1994 international prints of ''Speed Racer'' (whenever any network airs it). |
* The Group W version can be seen on the 1992-1995 seasons of ''TMNT'', and the 1994 international prints of ''Speed Racer'' (whenever any network airs it). |
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* It was also seen on several talk shows of the time: ''Vicki'' (with Vicki Lawrence), ''Marilu'' (with Marilu Henner), and ''Paget'' (with Paget Brewster, although it was only a local show on Group W's San Francisco station KPIX-5). |
** It was also seen on several talk shows of the time: ''Vicki'' (with Vicki Lawrence), ''Marilu'' (with Marilu Henner), and ''Paget'' (with Paget Brewster, although it was only a local show on Group W's San Francisco station KPIX-5). |
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* As for the WBI variant, it can be seen on international prints of ''TMNT'' (and |
* As for the WBI variant, it can be seen on international prints of ''TMNT'' (and sometimes even plasters the previous logo on earlier episodes too), as well as the "Vacation in Europe" side-season of ''TMNT'', the 1993 remastered version of the original 1967 version of ''Speed Racer'' on DVD and internationally (Speed (now FS1)'s prints plastered WBI with [[DIC Entertainment|DiC Entertainment]]), and on various episodes of ''Skeleton Warriors'' on DVD. |
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* ''Dinobabies'' had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). |
** ''Dinobabies'' had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). |
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* However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with [[The Program Exchange]] instead. |
** However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with [[The Program Exchange]] instead. |
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* The Media Sales variant is extinct; the only known source of it are old tapes of ''Budgie the Little Helicopter''. |
* The Media Sales variant is extinct; the only known source of it are old tapes of ''Budgie the Little Helicopter''. |
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'''Legacy:''' It's a great way to end the company on with some solid '90s CGI. It's also remembered for those who watched ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' during this time. |
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Group W Productions, also known as Westinghouse Broadcasting, was a division of Westinghouse Electric Company, which was named after its founder, George Westinghouse. Westinghouse Broadcasting was established in 1920 with the introduction of the world's first commercially licensed radio station, KDKA Pittsburgh. This company did not have a standard animated logo until 1980. In 1995, Group W Productions was renamed and reincorporated as "Eyemark Entertainment" after the merger between CBS and Westinghouse.
Logo: Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "W" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967.
Variants:
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: The ending theme of the show.
Availability: Extinct.
Logo: On a plain black background, we see the abstract "W" from the previous logo in red zooming in, similar to Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into its place, the text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" (in the Group W font) appears underneath the logo with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font.
Bylines:
Technique: Zooming effects.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extinct.
Logo: On a black background, three rows of about 20 blue-silver lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the abstract "W" , which now sparkles and shines. The words "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" fade in underneath.
Variants:
Technique: Camera-controlled/cel animation produced by Calico.
Music/Sounds: A low 9-note synth tune.
Music/Sounds Variants:
Availability: Ultra rare, bordering on near extinction.
Logo: On a blue background, we see red-orange laser lights shooting towards a blue rectangle with cut corners, forming a "W" outline out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around towards the camera, it zooms up out of view, and the "W" is fully revealed, shining a bit and glowing in red. The text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS", again in the Group W font, fades in below.
Variants:
Technique: Early CGI animation produced by Calico.
Music/Sounds: A fast-paced warbling synth tune ending in a single synth horn note. Composed by Robert Boress.
Music/Sounds Variants:
Availability: Rare.
Logo: On a black background, we see CGI crimson wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract "W" logo. The text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" in the Group W font fades in below.
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Technique: CGI.
Music/Sounds: There are two musical versions used interchangeably: A three-note ascending chime tune or a dramatic orchestral/synth theme.
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Availability: Extremely rare.
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